About Lyf
Fishmonger. Advocate. Speaker.
Raised in the fishing industry, driven by a lifelong commitment to protecting the seafood resources our communities and ecosystems depend on.
The ocean isn't a backdrop. It's a birthright.
Lyf Gildersleeve grew up in the fishing trade — a second-generation fishmonger who learned the rhythms of the sea, the economics of the dock, and the hard truths of a food system under pressure. That upbringing didn't just shape his career. It shaped his worldview.
Today, Lyf channels that lived experience into a speaking career that spans aquaculture conferences, environmental summits, food industry forums, and business leadership events. He brings the credibility of someone who has worked the water and the stage with equal conviction.
Experience & Background
Mission
Protect what feeds us. Build what sustains us.
Lyf's mission is straightforward: to promote and protect the sustainable use of our seafood resources. That means aligning with the most responsible fishermen and farmers in the Pacific Northwest, partnering only with certifiably trusted sources worldwide, and using every stage as an opportunity to shift how audiences think about the food on their plates and the waters that produce it.
The Story
From the dock to the stage.
Lyf's path to public speaking started where most people's relationship with seafood ends — at the source. Growing up in the fishing trade gave him an intimate understanding of aquaculture, aquaponics, and the complex supply chains that bring seafood from water to table. He watched the industry change, felt the pressures of overfishing and environmental degradation firsthand, and decided that silence wasn't an option.
That conviction became advocacy, and advocacy found its most powerful expression on stage. Today, Lyf speaks to audiences across the seafood industry, environmental sector, and business world — connecting the dots between sustainable fishing practices, responsible sourcing, and the future of food. His message is grounded in expertise and delivered with the urgency of someone who knows exactly what's at stake.
Advocacy in Action
Taking the message where it matters.
Speaking Areas
Book Lyf for your next event.
Whether you're planning a seafood industry summit, an environmental conference, or a food systems forum — let's talk.